Cost Estimators Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $94,200 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.29
10th percentile $54,620
90th percentile $146,730
Employed locally 140
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,620
    25th
    $65,450
    50th (median)
    $94,200
    75th
    $110,160
    90th
    $146,730

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 137% Median Cost Estimators salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Chico, CA is $45.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.71 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Chico, CA is 22.2% above the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Chico?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $54,620 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,450.